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The man who defeated Gnosticism: St. Irenaeus

On June 28, we celebrate his Memorial, recognizing his critical contributions in combatting the Gnostic heresy. He is portrayed in the Basilica ...

Christian Thinkers 101: A Crash Course on Irenaeus

Irenaeus was one of the first Christians to defend the faith against Gnosticism, but what exactly did he believe and what else did he contribute to ...

Bloody Martyrdoms in Lyons - Feast Day of St. Irenaeus

You can read the full story in Eusebius' History of the Church. We are grateful to Eusebius for preserving this story of Christian martyrdom and heroism. Here ...

Saint Irenaeus of Lyons and the Modern-Day Evangelical

Irenaeus' work, On the Apostolic Preaching, as Reading the. Bible to Meet Jesus. The goal of any publication by Sacred Roots is to encourage ...

Response to Robin Phillips “Questions About St. Irenaeus and ...

A careful reading of Irenaeus' Against the Heretics shows that one cannot view his theological system in terms of apostolic succession versus ...

St. Irenaeus Further Reading - Essay - eNotes.com

Studies the German translation of Irenaeus's Proof of the Apostolic Preaching and responds to the German editor's criticisms of the text, particularly those ...

St. Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr | The Holy Ones - WordPress.com

St. Irenaeus was a Greek who was born between the years 120 ... Irenaeus' books were read by many people. Before too long, the whole ...

St. Irenaeus of Lyons & Sola Scriptura - Orthodox Apologetics

Every time I read anything from this great writing, I have to wonder if Irenaeus was a prophet; he often seems to be arguing against ...

June 28 - St. Irenaeus | Journey with Today's Saint - Dynamic Catholic

Born in 130 AD, Irenaeus spent his life defending the Catholic faith from heresies. Because of his efforts, we get to experience the full genius of Catholicism ...

Pope declares St. Irenaeus a doctor of the church

Concerned about the rise of gnostic sects within the early Christian church, he wrote "Adversus haereses" ("Against Heresies"), a refutation of ...

Hieromartyr Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons - Orthodox Church in America

When the persecution against Christians quieted down, the saint expounded upon the Orthodox teachings of faith in one of his fundamental works ...

Notes on St Irenaeus | Eclectic Orthodoxy - WordPress.com

Apparently Christians in the second century debated whether Adam had been saved by the death and resurrection of Christ. Read through this ...

Irenaeus, Scripture, and Noncanonical Christian Texts

This study argues that for Irenaeus “scripture” includes, first and foundationally, the writings of the prophets and the apostles but also, secondarily and ...

About St. Irenaeus Ministries

Standard bearer for orthodox faith and life and tireless defender against all heresies and divisions, he is called the “Father of Catholic Theology.” A man of ...

St. Irenaeus—The Word of God, Jesus Christ, on account of his great ...

St. Irenaeus—The Word of God, Jesus Christ, on account of his great love for mankind … · Bl. Maria Droste zu Vischering – I began to understand that the love of ...

Irenaeus - Theopedia

Arguing against the possibility that Irenaeus is driven primarily by aesthetic concerns, the author posits a reading of Irenaeus that finds in Mary's person an ...

Irenaeus, Saint | Catholic Answers Encyclopedia

During the persecution of Marcus Aurelius, Irenaeus was a priest of the Church of Lyons. The clergy of that city, many of whom were suffering imprisonment for ...

Apologetics with St. Irenaeus - Catholic Exchange

Apologetics with St. Irenaeus ... The early Church Fathers are indispensable resources for Catholic apologetics, helping to bridge the gap between ...

St. Irenaeus of Lyons (2nd Century) - Taizé

Irenaeus was one of the first teachers in the church to give his ideas systematic form. His most important surviving text, the five books Against Heresies, is ...